'A staggering' amount exceeding 100 million won, 'highest price ever': World Cup final ticket prices surge dramatically; "They will absolutely not fall"

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'Highest price ever.' The 2026 FIFA North American World Cup final has recorded the most expensive ticket prices in U.S. sports history.

U.S. media outlet 'USA Today' reported on the 17th (Korean time) that "tickets for the North American World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, to be held on the 20th at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, have reached the highest average purchase price in U.S. sports history."

According to the online ticketing platform 'TicPick,' the average purchase price for this final has been calculated to reach a staggering $11,327 (approximately 17 million won).

Even more remarkably, the average purchase price for tickets to this historic final between Spain and Argentina has surpassed $11,000.

This marks the highest amount ever recorded for any U.S. sports event. Even the cheapest ticket just to enter the stadium has reached $7,402 (approximately 11.1 million won). The lowest prices traded on major secondary resale markets have also been found to far exceed the high end of the $7,000 range. Additionally, it is known that some tickets sold through Germany's ticket resale channel Tecombo have exceeded 100 million won per ticket.

Until now, the most expensive average ticket price in U.S. sports history was for Super Bowl LVIII, held last year between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. At that time, the average price was $9,411 (approximately 14 million won). This World Cup final has easily surpassed that record to claim the top spot. Matt Farrell, TicPick's vice president, stated, "This final represents the pinnacle of a global event and a momentous occasion."

The North American World Cup final is considered one of the greatest matchups in history. Tina notes that it features Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), arguably the greatest football star ever, aiming for back-to-back titles on what is effectively his final World Cup stage, while Spain counters with a formidable midfield including Lamine Yamal, Pedri (both FC Barcelona), and Rodri (Manchester City) as they target their second World Cup title in history.

With this dream matchup confirmed, ticket prices naturally surged dramatically. Before the final was set, the lowest price hovered around $6,000 (approximately 9 million won), but it skyrocketed immediately after Spain and Argentina secured their spots in the final.

This surge was further fueled by a recent football fever sweeping across the United States and the enormous demand from American fans eager to witness the world's premier tournament firsthand. Vice President Farrell predicted, "With only three days remaining until the final, it is extremely unlikely that ticket prices will drop below their current levels."

However, he added, "If England, which was aiming for its first final appearance since 1966, or host nation the United States had advanced to the final, prices would have soared even higher than this."

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